Electric

Most homeowners are unaware that there could be anything but copper wiring zigzagging through their homes. But if you are the proud owner of one of the very charming older homes in Eugene, you could have aluminum electrical wiring. And that can be a shock if you are not familiar with this type of wiring […]

Many residents have spent the last year-plus working from home in a ramshackle office that was once a dining table or a guest bedroom. At first, the space seemed like a great option and the perfect solution to issues outside of your control. But as the weeks turned to months, you discovered that your home

Most homeowners give little thought to the electrical outlets in their homes. The only time we pay much attention to these essential features is when there are not enough of them to charge all of our electronics and toys. Even when the outlet or box appears to be loose or damaged, we overlook that minor

When homeowners are looking for affordable ways to increase the security around their homes, video cameras are often one of the first options they explore. A professionally installed camera system offers far more benefits than just the single image from a doorbell camera, without the high cost of a monitored system from a security company.

Many homeowners in the area are excited to have the option to add a fireplace to their house, condo, or apartment. Electric fireplaces make the installation process far less complex and destructive than adding a traditional wood-burning option, and they are much easier to use. If you are thinking about this stylish and functional upgrade,

Residents throughout are eager to have a video doorbell installed for added security and safety. Every day there are stories on the news about porch pirates stealing packages delivered to houses across the country. And even worse are the brazen criminals who actually knock on your door before breaking into your home or storming in

According to a study by CBS News, the average household in the United States has roughly 45 lightbulbs of various sizes and shapes. And that number sounds pretty reasonable until you begin to make a list of locations, sizes, and the wattage of these various light sources. Then you start your search for suitable high-efficiency

The name Energy Vampire has been given to all of the appliances and electronic devices around your home that consume electricity even when they are turned off. For the most part, these items function in a stand-by mode or sleep mode when consumers think that they are shut off. However, stats from the Department of

When you ask most homeowners about the wiring in their home, they are confident that the wire is made of copper. After all, isn’t that what all electrical wire is made of? And many would be correct, that they have copper wiring. But others will be very shocked to learn that the wiring in their

Are you unwilling to endure another storm season in , never knowing when your home will lose power? Do you hate worrying about all the food that could be spoiling in your refrigerator and freezer or the water that could be backing up while your sump pump is offline? If you answered yes to any